OSCE SMM Principal Deputy Chief Monitor Hug: We know that renewal of ceasefire is possible, that 3.5 years of violence can be put behind us, that a sustainable ceasefire in 2018 is possible and that people in eastern Ukraine can have a peaceful new year

OSCE's Hug: In 2017 we saw indications that it's possible to end the conflict, with the sides temporarily adhering to the ceasefire hundreds of times, allowing repair to essential civilian infrastructure including Stanytsia Luhanska Bridge

OSCE's Hug: Signatories of Minsk agreements must realise that the longer this conflict goes on, the more difficult it will be to stop it. Ceasefire, withdrawal of weapons, disengagement of forces and formations and demining are desperately needed, but there is no sense of urgency

Today the ruling Fidesz party's main daily paper ran an article explicitly referring to a Jewish global network giving Jews "positive discrimination" and "hurting the majority's interests", arguing that Soros is now creating a "more violent" one where "money is God". #Hungary

Lavrov: Johnson said recently that he has no proof that Russia meddled in the referendum. Boris: Not successfully is what I said. Lavrov: He's scared that if he doesn't disagree with me, his reputation will be ruined at home. Boris: Sergei it's your reputation I'm worried about.

Boris Johnson is on another planet. Lavrov complains about relations being "at a low," Boris says he's "glad they're increasing the export of kettle crisps to Russia." Interpreter just doesn't translate the crisps part

One million crossings recorded in Nov. thru the 'contact line' in East Ukraine. Freezing cold, insecurity, mines and long waiting hrs don't stop thousands of women, elderly and children from taking this difficult route every day.

FCO statement on the Joint Centre for Control and Coordination in Ukraine: Russia's withdrawal casts doubt on their commitment to a lasting ceasefire in eastern Ukraine and to the safety and security of the OSCE SMM.